From Clutter to Comfort: A Caregiver’s Guide to Supporting Seniors With Hoarding
Continuing Education Webinar
| Title | From Clutter to Comfort: A Caregiver’s Guide to Supporting Seniors With Hoarding |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 |
| Time | 10 a.m. PDT | 11 a.m. MDT | 12 p.m. (noon) CDT | 1 p.m. EDT |
| Cost | Free |
| Credit | Includes 1 complimentary CE credit*
This webinar is designed for social workers, case managers, care coordinators, nurses, caregivers, and other senior care professionals. |
| Webinar | Register** |
This webinar is designed to empower professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to support seniors facing hoarding tendencies. It will review the nature of hoarding disorder and its risks, with a special focus on the unique challenges faced by older adults. Attendees will learn empathetic communication techniques to build trust, strategies for involving professional help, and practical DIY cleanup tips for less severe cases. The session will highlight valuable resources like the Bio-One Hoarding Guide and national mental health organizations to ensure ongoing support.
Participants will be able to:
- Recognize the characteristics and risks of hoarding at Levels 1-5.
- Use empathetic communication to build trust and respect the client’s perspective.
- Apply basic DIY strategies and understand when these are appropriate.
- Identify when and how to involve professional help.
**The American Society on Aging has updated the registration system. Even if you have an account, you will have to reset your password using the “forgot password” option. Thank you for your patience as we work through integrating a new system.
About the Presenter:
Krista Gregg is the owner and CEO of Bright Sky House and Bio-One of Colorado and Asheville, North Carolina. She is a dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, and entrepreneurship. As CEO of Bright Sky House and owner of two Bio-One franchises, Krista specializes in multimedia storytelling, crisis communication, and compassionate community engagement. She has proven expertise in developing and implementing impactful marketing strategies, podcast production, and trauma-informed service delivery.
About the Facilitator:
Lisa Thomsen, RN, B.S.N., is a highly experienced registered nurse with over 25 years in the health care industry. As a director and consultant for Right at Home, she leverages her extensive nursing background to build strong relationships with health care providers and foster collaborative partnerships. Her hands-on experience in hospital and home health settings provides her with invaluable insights into the challenges faced by seniors, families, and health care providers, making her a dedicated advocate for holistic and quality care for the aging population.
*This webinar is designed for professionals and family caregivers. Eligible professionals can claim ONE FREE CE credit within 60 days of the live webinar by attending the live event or watching the recorded program. For a list of approved accreditation providers and other information, visit https://asaging.org/ceu-information.
Right at Home is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0279.
